Sans Contrasted Eghi 5 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, editorial display, quirky, whimsical, bookish, vintage, expressive display, handcrafted feel, vintage charm, dramatic contrast, condensed, spidery, calligraphic, angular, organic.
A condensed display face with extremely thin hairlines paired with heavier verticals, creating a distinctly spidery, high-drama texture. Strokes show an organic, hand-drawn irregularity: terminals often taper to points, curves swell slightly, and some joins look intentionally uneven. Counters are generally open but narrow, and many letters mix straight, chiseled stems with soft, rounded bowls, producing a lively, slightly eccentric rhythm across words. Figures and capitals follow the same contrast logic, with delicate diagonals and occasional teardrop-like thickening on downstrokes.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, book covers, and branding where a distinctive, characterful voice is desired. It can work well for short editorial pull quotes or packaging accents, but very small sizes and low-resolution reproduction may cause the finest strokes to fade.
The overall tone feels whimsical and storybook-like, with a lightly gothic or Victorian flavor. Its jittery contrast and tapered endings give it a theatrical, handmade charm rather than a clean contemporary neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a memorable, high-contrast display look with a hand-crafted, slightly eccentric personality. It prioritizes expressive silhouette and rhythmic variety over strict geometric regularity, aiming to add narrative and flair to titles and featured text.
Because hairlines get extremely fine, the font’s color can shift noticeably with letter combinations, and spacing may feel intentionally uneven for character. The design reads best when given room—larger sizes and generous tracking help the thin strokes stay visible and preserve the elegant, wiry texture.